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Karen Swanson of New England Design Works Designed this Pennville Kitchen for her own home, and it won not only the regional Sub-Zero award, but also the National Kitchen & Bath Association's medium kitchen of the year. Karen is located in Manchester, MA and can be reached at nedesignworks@gmail.com or 978.500.1096.

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How would a person go about capturing tranquility? We put our expertise to the test when our creative design team attempted to do just that. And, this was the result, a national award winning lagoon style pool that was voted Best of Show by industry leaders.
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Guntersville™ Collection by Bass Cabinet is our traditional line of Rigid Thermofoil Cabinetry.
Available in 4 door styles and 22 finishes.
ANSI KCMI Certified
Guntersville™ Collection cabinets are extensively tested according to the rigorous standards set forth & governed by by the American National Standards Institute & the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association

St. Clair™ Collection by Bass Cabinet is our classic line of Stained Hardwood Cabinetry.
Available in 3 door styles and 8 finishes.
ANSI KCMI Certified
St. Clair™ Collection cabinets are extensively tested according to the rigorous standards set forth & governed by by the American National Standards Institute & the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association

Designed by Ed Nunes
Photography by Nat Rea
Inspiration for a large timeless master ceramic tile bathroom remodel in Providence with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, gray walls and an undermount sink
Inspiration for a large timeless master ceramic tile bathroom remodel in Providence with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, gray walls and an undermount sink

The steps traversing up to the veranda are custom designed and made from Macedonia and Ostra shell-stone limestone (Limestone of the Yucatan). These stones have been laboratory tested and exceed the national ASTM standards and are frost resistant. The combination of these stones for the stair treads provide an aesthetic enhancement in design and double as an anti-slip surface.

The steps traversing up to the veranda are custom designed and made from Macedonia and Ostra shell-stone limestone (Limestone of the Yucatan). These stones have been laboratory tested and exceed the national ASTM standards and are frost resistant. The combination of these stones for the stair treads provide an aesthetic enhancement in design and double as an anti-slip surface.

Maximizing every inch of space in a tiny bath and keeping the space feeling open and inviting was the priority.
Inspiration for a small contemporary master white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and white floor corner shower remodel in Santa Barbara with light wood cabinets, white walls, a vessel sink, quartzite countertops, a hinged shower door and flat-panel cabinets
Inspiration for a small contemporary master white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and white floor corner shower remodel in Santa Barbara with light wood cabinets, white walls, a vessel sink, quartzite countertops, a hinged shower door and flat-panel cabinets

Full wall of fixed windows. Low e tempered and pressure tested. These are insulated and will not cause your utility bills any difference.
Example of a 90 to 99 inch, unfinished and natural finish and 50 to 54 inch high mountain style wooden rectangular low-e insulating home design design in Atlanta
Example of a 90 to 99 inch, unfinished and natural finish and 50 to 54 inch high mountain style wooden rectangular low-e insulating home design design in Atlanta

Photo: Ten Ten Creative
Wet bar - transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar idea in Dallas with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, black backsplash, subway tile backsplash and gray countertops
Wet bar - transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar idea in Dallas with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, black backsplash, subway tile backsplash and gray countertops

This exterior landing was one of the beta tests for a brand new treatment of concrete. The Rockview Interior floor was where Tom Ralston Concrete developed a special technique to fashion concrete to look like ocean shelves and craggy ocean cliffs. Because of its fanfare the Rockview House has been used again and again for Architectural Tours as well as being used to host special events. The Rockview concrete won a National Award for best specialty finish in Las Vegas at the World of Concrete in 2011. The floors are a unique blend of aquarium sand, beach glass, sea shells, and multiple acid stains. The National recognition from the Rockview project served to bring international work to Tom Ralston Concrete. Similar floors were constructed by Tom Ralston Concrete in Boca Del Toro, a small island off the coast of Panama on the Caribbean Sea.
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This two-storey medical diagnostic center was conceived as a modern, fully-equipped facility for pre-departure medical tests required by GCC nations. Covering 9,000 sq. ft., the project includes complete architectural and interior design, alongside MEP and structural services. Precision placement of medical equipment, combined with sleek, premium finishing, ensured international accreditation and functional excellence.
? Main Ring Road near Kohat Road, Peshawar
?️ Scope: Design + Execution (Turnkey Solution)

This two-storey medical diagnostic center was conceived as a modern, fully-equipped facility for pre-departure medical tests required by GCC nations. Covering 9,000 sq. ft., the project includes complete architectural and interior design, alongside MEP and structural services. Precision placement of medical equipment, combined with sleek, premium finishing, ensured international accreditation and functional excellence.
? Main Ring Road near Kohat Road, Peshawar
?️ Scope: Design + Execution (Turnkey Solution)

This two-storey medical diagnostic center was conceived as a modern, fully-equipped facility for pre-departure medical tests required by GCC nations. Covering 9,000 sq. ft., the project includes complete architectural and interior design, alongside MEP and structural services. Precision placement of medical equipment, combined with sleek, premium finishing, ensured international accreditation and functional excellence.
? Main Ring Road near Kohat Road, Peshawar
?️ Scope: Design + Execution (Turnkey Solution)

This two-storey medical diagnostic center was conceived as a modern, fully-equipped facility for pre-departure medical tests required by GCC nations. Covering 9,000 sq. ft., the project includes complete architectural and interior design, alongside MEP and structural services. Precision placement of medical equipment, combined with sleek, premium finishing, ensured international accreditation and functional excellence.
? Main Ring Road near Kohat Road, Peshawar
?️ Scope: Design + Execution (Turnkey Solution)

This two-storey medical diagnostic center was conceived as a modern, fully-equipped facility for pre-departure medical tests required by GCC nations. Covering 9,000 sq. ft., the project includes complete architectural and interior design, alongside MEP and structural services. Precision placement of medical equipment, combined with sleek, premium finishing, ensured international accreditation and functional excellence.
? Main Ring Road near Kohat Road, Peshawar
?️ Scope: Design + Execution (Turnkey Solution)

Lincoln Farmhouse
LEED-H Platinum, Net-Positive Energy
OVERVIEW. This LEED Platinum certified modern farmhouse ties into the cultural landscape of Lincoln, Massachusetts - a town known for its rich history, farming traditions, conservation efforts, and visionary architecture. The goal was to design and build a new single family home on 1.8 acres that respects the neighborhood’s agrarian roots, produces more energy than it consumes, and provides the family with flexible spaces to live-play-work-entertain. The resulting 2,800 SF home is proof that families do not need to compromise on style, space or comfort in a highly energy-efficient and healthy home.
CONNECTION TO NATURE. The attached garage is ubiquitous in new construction in New England’s cold climate. This home’s barn-inspired garage is intentionally detached from the main dwelling. A covered walkway connects the two structures, creating an intentional connection with the outdoors between auto and home.
FUNCTIONAL FLEXIBILITY. With a modest footprint, each space must serve a specific use, but also be flexible for atypical scenarios. The Mudroom serves everyday use for the couple and their children, but is also easy to tidy up to receive guests, eliminating the need for two entries found in most homes. A workspace is conveniently located off the mudroom; it looks out on to the back yard to supervise the children and can be closed off with a sliding door when not in use. The Away Room opens up to the Living Room for everyday use; it can be closed off with its oversized pocket door for secondary use as a guest bedroom with en suite bath.
NET POSITIVE ENERGY. The all-electric home consumes 70% less energy than a code-built house, and with measured energy data produces 48% more energy annually than it consumes, making it a 'net positive' home. Thick walls and roofs lack thermal bridging, windows are high performance, triple-glazed, and a continuous air barrier yields minimal leakage (0.27ACH50) making the home among the tightest in the US. Systems include an air source heat pump, an energy recovery ventilator, and a 13.1kW photovoltaic system to offset consumption and support future electric cars.
ACTUAL PERFORMANCE. -6.3 kBtu/sf/yr Energy Use Intensity (Actual monitored project data reported for the firm’s 2016 AIA 2030 Commitment. Average single family home is 52.0 kBtu/sf/yr.)
o 10,900 kwh total consumption (8.5 kbtu/ft2 EUI)
o 16,200 kwh total production
o 5,300 kwh net surplus, equivalent to 15,000-25,000 electric car miles per year. 48% net positive.
WATER EFFICIENCY. Plumbing fixtures and water closets consume a mere 60% of the federal standard, while high efficiency appliances such as the dishwasher and clothes washer also reduce consumption rates.
FOOD PRODUCTION. After clearing all invasive species, apple, pear, peach and cherry trees were planted. Future plans include blueberry, raspberry and strawberry bushes, along with raised beds for vegetable gardening. The house also offers a below ground root cellar, built outside the home's thermal envelope, to gain the passive benefit of long term energy-free food storage.
RESILIENCY. The home's ability to weather unforeseen challenges is predictable - it will fare well. The super-insulated envelope means during a winter storm with power outage, heat loss will be slow - taking days to drop to 60 degrees even with no heat source. During normal conditions, reduced energy consumption plus energy production means shelter from the burden of utility costs. Surplus production can power electric cars & appliances. The home exceeds snow & wind structural requirements, plus far surpasses standard construction for long term durability planning.
ARCHITECT: ZeroEnergy Design http://zeroenergy.com/lincoln-farmhouse
CONTRACTOR: Thoughtforms http://thoughtforms-corp.com/
PHOTOGRAPHER: Chuck Choi http://www.chuckchoi.com/

This two-storey medical diagnostic center was conceived as a modern, fully-equipped facility for pre-departure medical tests required by GCC nations. Covering 9,000 sq. ft., the project includes complete architectural and interior design, alongside MEP and structural services. Precision placement of medical equipment, combined with sleek, premium finishing, ensured international accreditation and functional excellence.
? Main Ring Road near Kohat Road, Peshawar
?️ Scope: Design + Execution (Turnkey Solution)
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